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BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP is a hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing employer in RICE LAKE, WI. Federal records show 5 OSHA inspections with 14 violations and $52,180 in penalties. All data sourced from public federal enforcement records.

Data sourced from OSHA, DOL WHD, MSHA, EPA ECHO, NLRB, FMCSA, OFLC, BLS, SAM.gov, CMS, USAspending, CPSC, NHTSA, and the UVA Corporate Prosecution Registry. Last updated: April 30, 2026.

BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP

38 E. MESSENGER ST., RICE LAKE, WI, 54868

Parent: Besse Forest Products Group (8 locations)

321211 Top companies in Hardwood Veneer and Plywood Manufacturing

EIN: 311244402

79 employees

Federal Enforcement
5
OSHA inspections
14 violations
$52,180 in penalties
1 hospitalizations5 National Emphasis Program inspections

Industry Benchmark

Industry Avg TRIR
4
Industry Avg DART
2
Self-Reported DART
8.6
Self-Reported TRIR
9.7
Industry rates from BLS SOII 2024. Self-reported rates from OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported).
OSHA Inspections
5
OSHA Violations
14
Total Penalties
$52,180
Trend
STABLE
WHD Cases
0
Back Wages Owed
$0
Confidence
HIGH
SVEP Flag
Yes

Data Insights

History Span
7 years
Last Activity
2yr ago
Inspection Rate
0.7/yr
Violation Rate
2/yr
Violation Severity Mix
71% serious$3,727 avg per violation$10,436 avg per inspection
Active Agencies:
OSHA$52,180 total across all agencies
TRIR vs Industry Avg
+5.7
Above industry average
DART vs Industry Avg
+6.6
Above industry average

Inspection Breakdown

Complaint
2
Referral
3
Complaint and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.
Violation rate: 100% of inspections
Recidivism: 5 inspections with serious+ violations

Peer Comparison

89%
Worse than most peers
vs 54 employers in same industry & state
Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty Percentile
94%
Inspection Frequency Percentile
85%

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Inspection History

No inspection records found.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP's OSHA violation history?
BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP has 5 OSHA inspections on record with 14 violations and $52,180 in total penalties.
How does BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP's safety record compare to its industry?
BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP operates in the hardwood veneer and plywood manufacturing industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 4. BESSE FOREST PRODUCTS GROUP's self-reported DART rate is 8.61 compared to an industry average of 2.
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